Safety And Protection When On The Beach

14th Aug 2014ecostinger

Even with all the known risks of tanning, it seems many still see it as a
must do and so they head off to the beach to enjoy some summer rays.
Both men and women feel sexier and healthier wearing the natural glow of
a tan. Enjoying your time at the beach can be safe with the right
protection. The key to tanning is avoiding a sunburn by making sure your
skin is properly protected.

These tips will help keep you looking beautifully tanned with a reduced
risk of burning. The first thing you need to consider is sunscreen also
called sun block or suntan lotion with an SPF number. SPF is short for
Sun Protection Factor. The higher the SPF value the more protection
for you. For example, an SPF of 30 will give you more protection than
an SPF of 16. Apply sunscreen to any areas of your body that will be
exposed to UV rays. You should reapply every four hours and more
frequently if you will be swimming [yes, even if it is waterproof].

Sunscreen protects you from receiving a sunburn. However, if you exceed
the time frame that you receive benefit for from your sunscreen you
still could become burned. If you notice your skin starting to turn red
or hot to the touch you should immediately get out of the sun and put
on sun protection clothing. Always wear a hat to block the rays from
reaching your face.

If you do become sunburned, take a cool shower to help relieve the pain
and stop the burn for penetrating deeper. Aloe Vera works well to
soothe the burn and apply moisture to the skin. Keep applying the aloe
until the redness disappears and if the burn gets worse, you should see
your doctor.

Tanning gives your skin a beautiful, youthful glow but you need to
protect it from over exposure and sunburn otherwise, you are at risk of
developing skin cancer in the years to come. Every year more than 3.5
million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. Those are alarming
numbers.

The best way to spend time at the beach is always wearing sunscreen. If
you apply regularly and after you have been in the water, you’ll get the
best protection. You should avoid burning at all costs. It’s not only
dangerous it’s painful. Enjoy your summer. Soak up some rays, but always
make sure you do it safely.